Mr. Hill was born Feb. 25, 1955, in Gibson City, a son of the late Ronald William Hill Sr. and Patricia Hennigh Hill.

He is survived by his wife, Janet, of Goose Creek, S.C.; his mother, Patricia, of Fisher; two sons, Avery Hill Sr. of Goose Creek, S.C., and Adam Hill (Jackie) of Mount Pleasant, S.C.; a brother, Richard Hill of Black Fort, Idaho; a sister, Tina O’Bryan of Fisher; and two grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by a brother, Donald Hill.

Mr. Hill served as a volunteer fireman with several fire departments including Sangamon Valley Fire Department, Cornbelt Fire Department and Edge-Scott Fire Department between 1976 and 1989. He joined the James Island Fire Department in 1989 and retired as a battalion chief. He also served as an instructor with the South Carolina Fire Academy.